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Responding to a need within the industry for a hose reel that is strong, reliable, and customisable, ReCoila developed the T Series – a range of hose and cable reels for heavy duty applications such as lubrication, fuel transfer, fire fighting, and high volume compressed air. With a range of drive options, construction materials, and finishes, workplaces are effectively able to custom-build a reel by choosing from a wealth of options suited to their specific needs. Each T series is constructed of heavy gauge steel plate to ensure rigidity and strength. A welded spool allows the hose to be wound…

Consideration should be given to Hose length, size, medium and working pressure The application including environmental factors Operator feel and use ability Rewind methods Hose reels are typically a straightforward bit of kit, yet they serve a significant capacity in a wide range of modern applications, giving security and added proficiency to any business requiring the utilization of hose or cable. In light of the fact, there is a wide range of applications and capabilities enveloped in the assortment of reels available. It is important that you select the best option for your application. Spring driven hose reels are regularly…

On the 18th October, a long-haul B-double freighter travelling to Fremantle caught fire. Thankfully, the driver escaped unharmed, and for the most part, so did the two hose reels on board that were destined for one of our clients at the Port of Broome. The entire truck was engulfed in flames and although the two reels were deemed unsalvageable, they stood firm, a testament to ReCoila’s rigid design and our engineering team’s quality craftsmanship. The reels were custom designed and manufactured at our Sydney facility for a unique offshore fuelling application. To effectively dispense the large volumes of fuel required…

Safety barrier reels are perfect for cordoning off areas that are out of bounds for pedestrians, or flagging no-entry areas with a high visibility barrier. ReCoila's BAR Series barrier tape reels are now available fitted with 15 or 20 metres of fluoro pink, yellow or orange webbing. NOW AVAILABLE: FIXING HOOKS FOR BARRIER REELS A sturdy steel hook and clip set allows you to create a permanent fixing point for your barrier reel. Mount your reel to a wall, attach the hook to the end of the barrier tape, and mount the D plate on an opposite wall to make…

Lubrication is the lifeblood of modern industry. More than just a ‘machine additive’, lubricants are crucial to the safe, reliable, efficient functioning of all machinery. Without proper and timely lubrication, even our most advanced workhorses of industry would succumb to the frictional stresses of wear, overheating and corrosion. Machine bearings are particularly susceptible to haphazard lubrication procedures. According to leading industry journal Machinery Lubrication, up to 80 percent of all bearing failures are the result of improper lubrication, with considerable potential to trigger not only catastrophic machine failure, but full assembly-line stoppages. Indeed, beyond the more obvious – and onerous…

For a piece of equipment that performs a relatively simple function – deploying and retrieving hose – choosing the right hose reel can sometimes be a deceptively complex job. Secondary considerations such as the operating environment, operator’s level of expertise, mounting position, hose bend radius and other factors can sometimes be overlooked after initial requirements such as size, length and pressure have been met. In many cases this doesn’t affect the suitability of the reel to the job, however on occasion something as simple as what the reel is made of can have an effect on performance and safety. In…